Dr Eric L Putnoi, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Waltham, MA

Dr Eric L Putnoi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Waltham, Massachusetts. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Putnoi Eye Care Pc and his current practice location is 20 Hope Avenue, Suite 212, Waltham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 894-2020.

Dr Eric L Putnoi is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 223727) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538150487.

Contact Information

Dr Eric L Putnoi, MD
20 Hope Avenue, Suite 212,
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 894-2020
(781) 891-7936

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric L Putnoi
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location20 Hope Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eric L Putnoi attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538150487
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/26/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214966233
  • Enrollment ID: I20050810000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric L Putnoi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538150487NPI-NPPES
494180OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
2105586MedicaidMA
AA45657OtherMAHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 223727 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Putnoi Eye Care Pc35777179333

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Eric L Putnoi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePutnoi Eye Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649515131
PECOS PAC ID: 3577717933
Enrollment ID: O20130212000202

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Eric L Putnoi is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Eric L Putnoi, MD
20 Hope Avenue, Suite 212,
Waltham, MA 02453

Ph: (781) 894-2020
Dr Eric L Putnoi, MD
20 Hope Avenue, Suite 212,
Waltham, MA 02453

Ph: (781) 894-2020

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